Ms. Dana Pansen is eighteen years old and a senior in high school. She is home schooled and has been her whole life. In the fall of 2010 she is going to attend college, although she does not know where yet. Through eleven years of training and commitment to the ATA, Ms. Pansen has risen to the rank of forth degree black belt. She recently tested for her fourth degree and is awaiting the results. As a Taekwondo instructor, she is a Certified Instructor.
Outside of Taekwondo, Ms. Pansen enjoys training and walking dogs, riding horses, and playing the piano.

Mr. Zach Bailes is a third degree black belt and certified instructor. He graduated from Forsyth Central High school with Honors. Currently, Mr. Bailes is twenty one years old and attends Kennesaw State University, pursuing his Bachelor's degree in Information Systems with a minor in Technical Writing. His ultimate goal is continuing his education through the Master's program and eventually obtaining a Ph.D. As for taekwondo, Mr. Bailes started training in April of 2000 under Master Kevin L. Mende. Once he obtained his 1st degree black belt, Mr. Bailes joined the Leadership program and, while under Master Mende, obtained his Certified Instructor's designation. Instructing is his passion; he is now going on his third year as a certified instructor, and has aspirations to continue shaping lives for many years to come. He strives to teach a fun, enjoyable, and informative class, and is very dedicated to the success of the students he teaches.

Connor Wright is a thirteen year old 8th grader. He is a third degree black belt and loves Taekwondo. He has been studying the art for 7 years and is looking forward to sharing his knowledge with others as a Certified Trainer. Connor loves competing in tournaments, meeting new friends and comparing his skills to others around the country. In 2006 he earned the Georgia State Champion title in both Forms and Weapons.
When not training or helping instruct others, Connor enjoys participating in chorus and drama. He has been in several school musical drama productions and has earned a position in the All-State Middle School Chorus for the past two years.

Mr. Jack Faison is a second degree black belt and just joined the Leadership Program.

Mr. Johnny Tsay is a second degree black belt and just joined the Leadership Program.

Mr. Randy Tsay is a second degree black belt and just joined the Leadership Program.

Mr. Hankin is a second degree Black Belt recommended. He is a Certified Instructor Trainee as well as a Level 1 Tournament Judge. Jeff is a dedicated father of three who enjoys time spent coaching various sports and an occasional round of golf. His job as Director of Sales Engineers with Fatwire involves quite a bit of travel but his family and students never suffer. Jeff has a talent for making the most of his time with others. He is a strong leader and has a natural gift for teaching.

Ms. Katherine Hankin is a wife and mother of three young children, all active at Free Home ATA. Ms. Hankin is an Assistant Instructor Trainee, 1st Degree Black Belt. When she is not busy with the family, Katherine works two part time jobs and enjoys a variety of arts and crafts. Ms. Hankin is a Specialty Cake Designer and also a Commercial Property Inspector. Additionally she serves on her neighborhood HOA as Vice President and volunteers her time at the family's synagogue, Temple Emanu-El. She also enjoys heading up a group that donates hand knit items for the Neonatal ICU at Northside hospital. Ms. Hankin keeps herself busy but thrives in her active lifestyle.
Ms. Hankin designed and maintains KatsKnacks, a web site with many pictures of her various craft projects. (www.cubbyholes.net)

Ms. Cindy Stover is a stay at home mom of three children. Cindy and her husband put their oldest two children in TaeKwonDo to achieve self confidence, structure, and to be able to protect themselves should the need ever arise. Two months later Cindy and her husband decided to join their children. Cindy's comment on Taekwondo: "It is a sport we could all do together as a family, and it has definitely brought us closer together."... Cindy and her family are all currently first degree black belts.

Mr. Max Reich is a 1st black belt and has recently tested up from Junior leader to Adult leader.

Mr. Tyler Harris is a 1st black belt and just joined the Leadership Program.

Mr. Zach Watkins is a recommended black belt and just joined the Leadership Program.

Mr. Kurt Parr is a brown belt and just joined the Leadership Program.

Ms. Lisa Masilunis is a brown belt and just joined the Leadership Program.